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William (Bill) Johnson, 88 of Berwick, died Monday, June 25, 2018 at his home surrounded by family.
Born in Milnesville to the late John and Mary Johnson, he was a graduate of Hazle Township High School, Class of 1947. As one of the youngest members of our greatest generation, he served in the US Army Air Corps in the Japanese theater, earning the World War II Victory Medal. Among other places, Bill worked with RCA, the Pennsylvania State Police (retired Sergeant), Labar Trucking, and G & B. His most lucrative work experience was as a driver for an Atlas Mining salesman in the mid 1940’s, later marrying this man’s young daughter.
Preceding him in death were his sisters Benedicta Schmidt, Catherine Kinney, Anne Pauline, brother Jack, and son-in-law James Kearney.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Sally, his sister Rita McMullen, his children Jack, Bill, Mary Jo Kearney, and Patricia Johnson Lane and husband Martin Lane, his adoring grandchildren Kait, Bridget, Patrick, and Sarah along with several nieces and nephews. Bill lived in Berwick for the last 52 years and was a member of St. Mary’s Church, the Berwick Golf Club, Elks, and F.O.P. along with assisting in many youth programs and helping the Knights of Columbus.
A visitation will be held Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 10AM until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM at Immaculate Conception (St. Mary’s) Catholic Church, 1730 Fowler Ave., Berwick. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Holy Family School, 728 Washington St., Berwick, PA 18603.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Mayo Funeral Home in Berwick.

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William (Bill) Johnson, 88 of Berwick, died Monday, June 25, 2018 at his home surrounded by family.

Born in Milnesville to the late John and Mary Johnson, he was a graduate of Hazle Township High School, Class of 1947. As one of the youngest members of our greatest generation, he served in the US Army Air Corps in the Japanese theater, earning the World War II Victory Medal. Among other places, Bill worked with RCA, the Pennsylvania State Police (retired Sergeant), Labar Trucking, and G & B. His most lucrative work experience was as a driver for an Atlas Mining salesman in the mid 1940’s, later marrying this man’s young daughter.Preceding him in death were his sisters Benedicta Schmidt, Catherine Kinney, Anne Pauline, brother Jack, and son-in-law James Kearney.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years Sally, his sister Rita McMullen, his children Jack, Bill, Mary Jo Kearney, and Patricia Johnson Lane and husband Martin Lane, his adoring grandchildren Kait, Bridget, Patrick, and Sarah along with several nieces and nephews. Bill lived in Berwick for the last 52 years and was a member of St. Mary’s Church, the Berwick Golf Club, Elks, and F.O.P. along with assisting in many youth programs and helping the Knights of Columbus.

A visitation will be held Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 10AM until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM at Immaculate Conception (St. Mary’s) Catholic Church, 1730 Fowler Ave., Berwick. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Holy Family School, 728 Washington St., Berwick, PA 18603.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Mayo Funeral Home in Berwick.

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